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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County
Daniel Ruf
Turin Prairie, Monona County
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Nathan Houck
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NOV. 19, 2024
Protection projects can take decades—here are some updates on parks, trails and wildlife areas you've supported.
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NOV. 15, 2024
November 17th is National Hiking Day! Now is the perfect opportunity to take a break from the business of the season, step outside and enjoy the peace nature offers. Here are some fun activities you can do this National Hiking Day.
NOV. 8, 2024
Nature-based education takes many forms across the state. From partnerships with schools to forest schools, learn about some of the nature-based education options in Iowa.
OCT. 29, 2024
INHF just hit a milestone! Since our founding in 1979, we've helped protect 200,000 acres across Iowa.
As households around the Midwest prepare for spooky season each fall, you may notice a rise in real-life spiders scurrying around your home and yard. While some may find them creepy, spiders are an important part of the ecosystem, and really quite spectacular! Learn more about spiders and how to identify their webs, then head outdoors in search of them!
At any given time, INHF is working on 40 different protection, restoration and trail projects. Learn more about what we’re working on:
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Photo: Sylvan Runkel State Preserve by Nathan Houck
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